ABA-Based Special Education Teacher — IEPs & Growth

Rivermont Schools; Brownsburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Extra paid school breaks

Wellness perks

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rivermont Schools in Roanoke is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher to support students ages 6–21 with autism, EBD, and developmental challenges. You will deliver daily instruction across core subjects using ABA-based lesson plans and help develop IEPs in line with IDEA.

Collaborate with BCBAs, SLPs, and OTs, maintain compliant documentation, leverage PBS strategies, and participate in family meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field.
• Active Virginia license with endorsement in Special Education (Adapted Curriculum or General Curriculum) or eligibility to obtain licensure within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year of classroom experience supporting students with autism, EBD, or related disabilities (student teaching counts).
• Familiarity with IEP development, ABA principles, and positive behavior support strategies.
• Valid Virginia driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily instruction across core academic subjects for a class of 4–8 students (ages 6–21) using individualized ABA-based lesson plans.
• Develop, review, and implement IEPs in compliance with IDEA; lead or co-lead IEP meetings with families and district representatives.
• Apply Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies; collect and analyze daily behavioral and academic data.
• Collaborate with BCBAs, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists embedded in the building.
• Maintain compliance documentation and communication logs in line with state and accreditation requirements.

Skills

IEP development knowledge

ABA principles

Positive Behavior Support

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field

Job description

Rivermont Schools in Roanoke is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher to support students ages 6–21 with autism, EBD, and developmental challenges. You will deliver daily instruction across core subjects using ABA-based lesson plans and help develop IEPs in line with IDEA.

Collaborate with BCBAs, SLPs, and OTs, maintain compliant documentation, leverage PBS strategies, and participate in family meetings.